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General Manager Exploration is available at DMS HR CONSULTANCY in Lusaka. Review the job description, requirements, closing date and application details below.
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Job Description: General Manager – The General Manager – Exploration is responsible for leading, planning, and executing the company’s global/regional mineral exploration strategies. This role drives resource growth, discovers new mineral assets, manages multi-disciplinary teams, and oversees greenfield and brownfield exploration programs to support long-term company growth. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Define and implement long-term exploration strategies to discover economically viable deposits and expand existing resource reserves. Program Management: Oversee greenfield and brownfield exploration projects, including mapping, geochemical/geophysical surveys, drilling programs, and 3D geological modeling. Team & Operations Leadership: Direct, mentor, and manage multi-disciplinary geological, technical, and field teams while fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence. Budget & Commercial Oversight: Manage exploration budgets, allocate capital efficiently, and negotiate contracts with drilling contractors, laboratories, and service providers. Business Development & M&A: Evaluate new project opportunities, mineral concessions, and potential joint ventures or acquisitions through technical due diligence. Stakeholder & Regulatory Relations: Maintain strong relationships with local communities, government authorities, and regulatory bodies to ensure environmental compliance and social license to operate. Reporting & Compliance: Deliver accurate geological technical reports, target evaluations, and resource estimation updates to executive leadership and the Board. Key Qualifications & Experience Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or Geological Engineering. Professional Registration (e.g., P.Geo, AusIMM, CGeol, or equivalent) preferred. Experience: 15+ years of progressive experience in mineral exploration, with at least 5–7 years in senior leadership/management roles. Technical Skills: Proven track record of deposit discovery, resource definition, advance geological mapping, and modern exploration technologies. Leadership Skills: Strong team management, strategic decision-making, budget management, and contractor negotiation abilities. Application email: dmshrconsultancyltd@gmail.comRequirements
Qualifications & Experience Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or Geological Engineering. Professional Registration (e.g., P.Geo, AusIMM, CGeol, or equivalent) preferred. Experience: 15+ years of progressive experience in mineral exploration, with at least 5–7 years in senior leadership/management roles. Technical Skills: Proven track record of deposit discovery, resource definition, advance geological mapping, and modern exploration technologies. Leadership Skills: Strong team management, strategic decision-making, budget management, and contractor negotiation abilities.Explore related jobs in Zambia
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